{
  "id": 13787438,
  "title": "Saudi Arabia vows major response after Houthi strike on airport kills 12, injures 309",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/saudi-arabia-vows-major-response-after-houthi-strike-on-airport-kills",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T19:32:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Toronto Sun",
    "slug": "toronto-sun",
    "url": "https://torontosun.com/news/world/saudi-arabia-vows-major-response-after-houthi-strike-on-airport-kills-12-injures-309"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Saudi Arabia announced on Sunday that it would respond decisively to the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels following a missile strike on King Khalid Airport in Riyadh on Saturday. According to the Jerusalem Post, the attack killed 12 people and injured more than 300. The Houthis claimed responsibility for the strike and warned that the group would continue to target the kingdom's transit hubs, specifically advising airlines against flying to Saudi airports.\n\nThe R4 group, consisting of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Turkey, issued a joint statement demanding the \"immediate and unconditional halt\" of Houthi attacks. The four nations condemned the ongoing missile and drone strikes as a violation of international law and Saudi territorial integrity, stating that the attacks threaten the security and stability of the kingdom and endanger civilians.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 8,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Saudi Gazette",
        "title": "Saudi minister: Riyadh ‘capital of energy security’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/saudi-minister-riyadh-capital-of-energy-security",
        "published": "2026-10-11T15:28:49.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Le Monde English",
        "title": "New attack hits Riyadh airport, says Saudi coalition",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/new-attack-hits-riyadh-airport-says-saudi-coalition-13762908",
        "published": "2026-10-11T16:08:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "New attack hits Riyadh airport, says Saudi coalition",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/new-attack-hits-riyadh-airport-says-saudi-coalition",
        "published": "2026-10-11T16:19:27.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Indian killed in Riyadh airport attack: As Houthis advance, what are Saudi Arabia’s options?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/indian-killed-in-riyadh-airport-attack-as-houthis-advance-what-are",
        "published": "2026-10-11T16:22:24.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "DW English (Top Stories)",
        "title": "Saudi Arabia: Second strike hits Riyadh airport",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/saudi-arabia-second-strike-hits-riyadh-airport",
        "published": "2026-10-11T16:24:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "Riyadh airport hit by fresh Houthi strike day after deadly attack killed 12",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/riyadh-airport-hit-by-fresh-houthi-strike-day-after-deadly-attack-13770605",
        "published": "2026-10-11T17:52:46.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Fresh attack hits Riyadh airport as Houthis warn airlines against using Saudi airspace",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/fresh-attack-hits-riyadh-airport-as-houthis-warn-airlines-against",
        "published": "2026-10-11T18:52:07.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}